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Create DACPAC from SQL Server Database

DACPAC file is essential when migrating your on-premise SQL Server database to Azure. This is because Azure SQL database does not support regular SQL Server backups (.bak) files for restorations and requires a separate type of backup file called BAKPAC – Data-Tier Application Export (.bacpac file). Moreover, to create a BACPAC file, you must first create a DACPAC file to ensure that your database is ready for a BACPAC export. This article will show how to take a DACPAC extract of an on-premise SQL Server database.

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Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

In this post, We have documented how to conquer the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate certification in this article. Databricks has introduced the Data Engineering Associate exam which consists of 45 multiple-choice questions. The time slot allocated is 1.30 hr. The passing score is 32 which is 70%. High-level topics with their weightage in the exam are:

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SSAS Tabular vs Multidimensional model

There are 2 types of Analysis Services models available; the Multidimensional model and the Tabular model. While both these models have their own significance, here is a quick comparison between SSAS Tabular vs Multidimensional model

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Top 5 Azure Data Studio Extensions in 2025 [Updated]

Azure Data Studio is an open-source data management tool that enables working with SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, and Azure Synapse from Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is a one-stop shop to query, design, and manage your databases and data warehouses, on-premise or in the cloud. In this article, we will see 5 most interesting features of Azure Data Studio for SQL developers.

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